Cooling system for integrated circuit chips in a portable computer lid assembly

Abstract

A computer system, such as a notebook computer, that includes a lid having integrated circuit components that require heat dissipation while protecting the screen display of the lid.

We claim: 
     
       1. A portable computer system comprising: a base constructed to support the portable computer system, wherein the base includes a keyboard assembly; and   a lid assembly pivotally supported by the base, the lid assembly including: a display;   an external casing;   a circuit board containing electronic components;   an insulating layer with a thermal resistance disposed between the display and the circuit board with little or no venting air space between the electronic components and the insulating layer;   a carbon fiber heat plate integrally formed into an inner portion of the external casing;     wherein the display, external casing, circuit board, insulating layer, and carbon fiber heat plate are fixed in a solid assembly such that the carbon fiber heat plate is effective to transfer heat generated by the electronic components from the circuit board away from the lid assembly through the external casing.